What Three Goals Did the Progressives Pursue

question 25

Multiple Choice

What three goals did the Progressives pursue?

• A) eliminate guns, restrict speech, and establish diplomatic relations with Mexico
• B) establish joint citizenship with Mexico, pursue public education, and expand representative government
• C) weaken corporate influence, eliminate political corruption, and democratize the political process
• D) expand defense spending, lower taxes, and fight interest group corruption

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